July brought strong signs of momentum across the market. Particularly for winter. From Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast and Noosa, we’re seeing buyers act with greater confidence, some vendors listing earlier than expected, and savvy buyers stepping back in as it gets closer to the traditionally busier Spring season.
We’ve secured some great investment and owner occupier properties this month in Bulimba, Ascot, Coolum, Eumundi, Nambour, Buderim, Palmview, Marcoola and Gympie as well as a beachfront beauty in Peregian Beach.
While stock remains tight in many areas, strategic opportunities are emerging across the region, particularly in the entry-level space and in suburbs with strong rental yields and long-term growth potential.
It’s also been a big month internally. We’ve secured our new office space on the corner of David Low Way and Heron Street right in the heart of Peregian Beach, and seen a growing demand for our investment-focused services through The Property Baron Invest. We’re helping more clients plan beyond the purchase, with strategies tailored to their long-term goals.
Also this month, new Queensland seller disclosure laws came into effect at the end of the month. These changes give buyers more transparency and legal protection, but they also mean more paperwork. Read on below to find out what this means for buyers and why due diligence matters more than ever.
Scroll down for your full July market update including key stats, suburb performance and what’s ahead. And as always, feel free to reach out if you’d like to talk strategy or find out more.
NEW QLD Seller Disclosure Laws – What Buyers Need to Know
From 1 August 2025, a new statutory seller disclosure regime will apply to all residential property sales in Queensland under the Property Law Act 2023.
What does that mean for buyers?
- More transparency
- More documentation
- A stronger legal framework to protect your purchase
Sellers must now provide a Form 2 disclosure statement before a buyer signs a contract including key details on title, encumbrances, zoning, planning, body corporate records, rates, and more.
But while the new laws bring clarity, buyers still need to do their own due diligence including building and pest reports, flood mapping, and council checks.
At The Property Baron, we guide every client through the fine print. We don’t just skim documents we dig deep to uncover anything that could impact your purchase now or in the future.
As part of the REIQ Chapter Committee representing buyers agents, our Director Jason has been actively advising on and supporting the implementation of this new regime over the past several months.
Head to our website https://www.thepropertybaron.com.au/new-property-disclosure-laws-qld-2025/ or email us at [email protected] to find out more
Building Costs High
Brisbane is the most expensive place to build in Australia, according to the 2025 Global Construction Market Intelligence report.
The report by Turner and Townsend says it now costs $5009 per square metre to build in Brisbane.
Project director Tiffany Emmett says Construction costs in Brisbane rose 4.4% in 2024, andare expected to increase a further 5.5% in 2025.
She says the Brisbane cost increases are exacerbated by a growing pipeline of major infrastructure projects, including the Cross River Rail, Brisbane Metro, hospital upgrades and new Olympic infrastructure.
Sydney is the next most expensive city with average building costs of $4866 per square metre, followed by Perth ($4497), Melbourne ($4242) and Adelaide ($4133).
Master Builders Australia says building costs have increased by 40% in Australia in the past five years.
Breaking down the cost of construction to different property types, Master Builders says the average cost of construction in Brisbane for a house is about $2500 per square metre and that the average time to build a home has blown out to almost 12 months from 10.3 months.
ABS data shows the average build cost of a new house in Australia has risen by almost $100,000 in the past two years.